Eager Youngster Stops Mtigue In Ten Round Decision
United Press reports at Madison Square Garden last night Armand Emanuel defeated veteran Mike McTigue in ten rounds. The crowd was small as the aging Irishman failed to mount a serious comeback while Emanuel edged him on points. McTigue admitted to his 40 summers and failed to become a threat as the bout ended with the younger fighter secure.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
East
Armand Emanuel
California
Mike McTigue
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Brooklyn
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Tex Rickard
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Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
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Home Run Club and Baseball Standings Preview
The article lists leading homer hitters and team totals in the American and National Leagues, highlighting Ruth Gehrig and Hornsby among others. It then shifts to a boxing recap where McTigue defeats Emanuel, though Emanuel lands many blows but fails to threaten the veteran, dampening Tex Rickard’s Jewish heavyweight hopes.
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Tex Rickard
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Ohio university exams end as students depart for home
Examinations conclude today at Ohio University marking the end of the second semester. Hundreds leave campus for homes with few staying for commencement week as trains run crowded for two days. The summer term will begin soon.
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Ohio University
National meet to spark eight track records in Chicago
US college track stars gather for the NCAA meet with at least eight records expected to fall. Illinois and Stanford clash for team supremacy while performances at 100, 220, 440, half mile and mile events draw predicted record chances. Abbott of Illinois has run 2 miles in 9 23.7 this year.
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Hunter Seeks Place That Others Earned
Frank Hunter of New Rochelle, New York, second ranked American player, heads to Paris with his young troupe to contest the final rounds of the preliminaries in the Davis Cup. His close ties with Tilden and the eye of American tennis look to a pivotal assignment as boss of the American Davis Cup department.
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Tilden
Paris
Hennessey
Lott
Coen
Frank T. Hunter
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N. Y
Four second-stringers crown Yankee chatter in bold way
A column surveys baseball talk of the era noting Yankee second-stringers hitting over .300 and various AL opinions. It mentions Cleveland pitchers, Larry Ritter of the Giants, andACO topics including Olympic prep and coach Hennessey’s form. It references Hunter in Paris and Tilden’s team decisions with hints of Sharkey and Dempsey.
Hartley Receives Pomeroy Bend News for Messenger
Oliver Hartley is informed of news from Pomeroy Bend for the Messenger. Contact him at 161-X or 236-L. Pomeroy Bend.
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Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
Hoisting Delays Five Hours On B and O Bridge
Traffic on the B and O railroad halted for five hours yesterday below Mason City at the new Pomeroy Mason bridge. Workers labored from 16 o clock to 3 pm to place the heavy superstructure on side supports, suspending passenger and freight service for safety. River levels are rising but the river is not expected to reach flood stage. upper Ohio dams are down.
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Middleport to meet Syracuse in Junior League clash
The second Junior League baseball game is set for this evening at Pythian Park between Middleport and Syracuse starting at 6 o clock. Middleport won their season opener 8 to 1 over Pomeroy in a hard fought contest that nearly went extra innings. Syracuse, new to the league, is expected to present a strong challenge to Middleport.
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Confession narrows acquittal for Marietta chicken thieves
In Tuppers Plains four youths faced burglary charges tied to several month old robberies. Carl Conners, the youngest, pleaded guilty in probate court and was fined ten dollars plus costs after admitting he took one chicken. Edward Hawley and Red Will received sentences of one to fifteen years in the Mansfield reformatory. A later appearance is set for another youth. A separate probate matter involves William Spencer suing H E Koehler and J H Koehler over a seventy one acre farm lease with $284 due.
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Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas
Roberts
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H. E
J. H. Koehler
Spencer
Ice Cream Social at Christian Church This Evening
Christian Sunday school hosts an ice cream social this evening at the church with a program. Ernest Major and his mother visited Miss Virgie Major in town Thursday and returned home to Alice Gallia county. Mrs Will Robison and children visit Charles ton with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Erwin. Captain W R Hapstonstall on vacation from the Mississippi river has returned for a few days. Kathryn Petty, recovering from surgery, had a slight relapse. Yesterday business houses closed for the afternoon the first time this year. Places of business will close Thursdays during summer. Starling McCullough returns home for summer after Cincinnati pharmacy school. Mrs Jane Smith of Columbus visiting daughter Mrs Edward Tewksbury.
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Virgie Major
Alice
Gallia County
Will Robison
Charleston
Ben Erwin
W. R. Hapstonstall
Mississippi River
Lamb Killed on Hysell Farm Near Pomeroy
Miles Hysell of Hysell Run reports two men were seen butchering on his farm. They claimed they killed a round hog, but when investigated the next day one lamb was found killed with the carcass taken and the hide left at the scene.
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Miles Hysell
Hysell Run
Middleport Mayor Heads to National Republican Convention
Mayor J. E. Harley and family depart for a Kansas City trip to visit Mrs. Harley’s parents and attend the national Republican convention opening Tuesday June 12. In his absence J. H. Williams serves as acting mayor for two to three weeks.
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John
Kansas City
Local couple announces secret 1927 marriages in Pomeroy
The June Work and Leonard Hamm disclosed their marriage from February 12, 1927 in Catlettsburg Kentucky. The union remained secret for sixteen months until a Wednesday bridge club gathering. A second couple Ernest Ward and Amy Porter also kept their marriage quiet for a few days.
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Misa Julia Work
Leonard Hamm
Catlettsburg
Pierce
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Bridge Club
Norman Klees
Dogs Raid Orange Township Farm Killing Sheep
Jacob Elberfeld reports that his Orange township farm near Tuppers Plains was attacked by dogs on Wednesday night. Several sheep were killed and many injured as Meigs county dog incursions continue. Warden Seldenable has killed nearly 300 dogs since taking office, with five slated for execution at the courthouse.
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Tuppers Plains
Seldenable
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Court House
Local weddings mark Bucyrus and nearby towns
Coach and Miss Porter wed in Gallipolis on Friday June 1 and left for an East wedding trip. Walter Houdeshelt of Minersville married Gladys Conant at Logan Presbyter ian parsonage with Rev. Doddes officiating. Raymond Hatfield of Bidwell and Mabel Smiley of Middleport obtained a license to wed, with the ceremony at the courthouse performed by Justice French.
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Gladys Conant
Minersville
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Pomeroy High School
White
Gardner Arrives to Take Charge at Christian Parsonage
Middleport reports Reverend Fred Gardner and his wife arriving from near Wheeling. They begin housekeeping in the Christian church parsonage prepared for their residence as the new church leader.
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Fred Gardner
Wheeling
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Maori cape gifted to Tommy Heeney by New Zealand visitors
The article notes a Maori cape given to Thomas Heeney by New Zealand folk. It humorously contrasts secrecy with hospitality while mentioning sports writers and oddities about umpires and pitchers in Omaha. An astronomer cites over 10 000 planetary systems as Joe Beckett contemplates new pursuits.
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Thomas Heeney
Joe Beckett
Walker to Meet Lomski in July 4 Action at Ebbets Field
New York State Athletic Commission approves Mickey Walker mid dleweight title bout with Leo Lomski for July 4 at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. Walker must weigh 160 pounds. Contingent plans include Latzo facing Walker if he beats Lom ski and potential Lomski versus Loughran later in July.
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Mickey Walker
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
New York States Athletic Commission
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New York State
Jack Kearns
Pete Latzo
Scranton
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Ace Hudkins
Chicago
Humbert J. Fugazy
New Minister to Begin Pastorate at Christian Church
Church officials announce a Betheny College graduate as the new minister for Middleport. He will begin his pastorate next Sunday, preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m.
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Christian Church
United States Davis Cup Team Ships to Europe
The U S Davis Cup squad sails tonight on the Ile de France for Europe. Captain William Tilden II leads John Hennessey George Lott and Wilbur Coen Jr as they meet England pros at Eastbourne June 22 23 before the British championship July 25 start. The interzone final will be at Paris July 20 21 22 with the overall winner facing France.
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France
National League Postpones Opening
Unfavorable weather postponements and illness among players drive the National League to set opening day for April 16 next season, five days later than this year. American League owners are expected to accept April 16 at their summer meeting.
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U.R
Wills Focuses On Wimbledon and Wightman Cup
London reports Miss Wills will devote full attention to Wimbledon and the Wightman cup after arriving from Paris where she won the French Women's championship. She will skip minor events to maintain top form for the two major British tournaments.
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Paris
Noted Batting Twist for Connatser in Cotton States League
Connatser of the Jackson team in the Cotton States League surprised fans by not hitting over the fence in a recent game. instead he drove a ball beneath the fence for a notable hit.
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Jackson
Charley Borah Honored as 1929 Stanford Track Captain
Charles Borah will captain Stanford's 1929 track team claiming the honor as one of the world's best sprinters. Borah's selection underscores his status and expected leadership for the season.
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Charles Borah
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Baseball scores from multiple city games listed
In Kansas City 6 Columbus 2 and Louisville 10 Minneapolis 9 first game. Louisville 9 Minneapolis 8 second game. Toledo 2 Milwaukee 0 first game. Toledo 4 Milwaukee 3 second game. Indianapolis 3 St Paul 2 first game. Indianapolis 2 St Paul 0 second game.
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Baseball scores from a multicity baseball slate
The results show New York defeating St. Louis 4 to 3, Pittsburgh beating Boston 8 to 6 in 12 innings, Brooklyn edging Cincinnati 1 to 0 in 11 innings, and Philadelphia overcoming Chicago 4 to 2.
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City Scores Across League Standings
Washington leads with seven runs followed by Chicago five Detroit five Boston two New York eight Cleveland two St Louis four Philadelphia one.
Friday Games in the American Association Schedule
St Paul plays Columbus, Minneapolis meets Louisville, Kansas City faces Indianapolis, Milwaukee plays Louisville, Pittsburgh vs Boston, Cincinnati against Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, and St Louis confronting New York.
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Ballgames Set Across Cities This Evening
Washington plays Chicago, Philadelphia faces St Louis, New York meets Cleveland, and Boston takes on Detroit in tonight’s schedule across major league venues.
World Records Set at National AAU Swimming Meet
Two world records fell at the opening AAU meet in San Francisco. Buster Crabbe swam the mile in 21 minutes 35.35 seconds, and Johnny Weissmuller improved the 190 meter mark to 57.8 seconds. Finalists in the 10 foot diving included Kojac des Jardines Riley Smith and White, with Amsterdam Olympic Games as a potential destination.
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Tunney Heeney Title Fight Set for July 26 at Yankee Stadium
Gene Tunney defending heavyweight title will meet Tom Heeney in New York at Yankee Stadium on July 26. Tex Rickard announced the bout after the New York State Athletic Commission approved the event and location.
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Tom Heeney
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Baseball legends deliver multi hit power and run production
Babe Ruth belts his 20th home run and drives in three while scoring twice after five at bats. Lou Gehrig adds a 12th homer with two strikeouts in five appearances. Rogers Hornsby homers and doubles in three trips, Paul Waner posts a double and a single with an RBI and run. Ty Cobb fans three as Tris Speaker goes hitless in four, while Kiki Cuyler sits out.
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Harry Hellmann
Rogers Hornsby
Paul Waner
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Kiki Cuyler
Watching the Scoreboard: Rube Bregsler Sends Robins Past Reds
Rube Bregsler's eleventh inning single scored Hendrick from third, lifting the Brooklyn Robins to a 1 0 win over leading Cincinnati. Pete Donohue allowed five Robins hits while Bill Doak gave up six. The Giants beat the Cardinals 4 3 as Jack Cummings pinch hit and Bill Terry scored the tying run. Pirates beat Braves 6 0 in 12 innings with Pete Scott homering twice and a double. Yankees explode for eight runs in eighth and ninth to defeat Indians 8 2. Browns top Athletics 4 1 as Grady Brannon homers and drives in four. Tigers rally past Red Sox 4 2 moving Sox to fifth. Senators edge White Sox 7 2 with Bucky Harris back. Phillies snap nine game skid, topping Cubs 4 2 with Ray Benge on mound.
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